Gypsophila paniculata
Baby's breath adds a light, airy texture to the garden bed, considered a traditional, romantic, and essential component in floral arrangements and cut bouquets.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Gypsophila paniculata, commonly known as ‘Baby’s Breath’, is a classic perennial from the Caryophyllaceae family, best known for its airy clouds of tiny white or pink flowers. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate fertility, offering excellent drought tolerance and long vase life. Widely used in floral arrangements, mass plantings, and cottage gardens, Gypsophila paniculata brings softness, structure, and volume to both landscapes and cut flower programs.
Stick cuttings promptly, keep 70°F (21°C), pH 5.8–6.2, EC 0.8–1.0. Feed gradually, fungicide at sticking and week 2; no pinch required.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Gypsophila paniculata Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Gypsophila paniculata series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Perennials |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Gypsophila paniculata, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, is known for its massive clouds of tiny, airy white or pink flowers. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun, well-drained, alkaline soil. With excellent drought tolerance and low maintenance needs, Gypsophila paniculata blooms from early to mid-summer, making it a favorite for cut flower arrangements, perennial borders, and rock gardens that need soft, misty garden texture. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Establish early at 65-68°F (18-20°C) to bulk. If bulking for spring sales, many varieties benefit from dropping temperatures to 40-50°F (4-10°C) for vernalization. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 1.0-1.5, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow media to dry moderately between waterings to encourage deep root systems. Fungicide drench recommended at transplant. |
| Growth Habit | Mounded / Airy |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal |
| Recommended Formats | Gallons, Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Early to Mid-Summer |
Commercial Gypsophila paniculata Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Gypsophila paniculata lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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FESTIVAL® series
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